Hi everyone,
I have a question about services performed on the same date by two different doctors (at the same practice).
The patient saw the first doctor for a new patient visit due to a left distal radius fracture. The doctor then referred her to a board certified specialist located at the same factility. The specialist saw the patient, and it was then determined the patient needed to have surgery.
Both doctors want to bill 99203 since it was a new patient visit, but can the same code be billed on the same day since they are two different doctors? Shouldn't the specialist bill with a new patient consultation code since the patient was referred to this doctor for his opinion/advice on the siutation?
Any suggestions?
I have a question about services performed on the same date by two different doctors (at the same practice).
The patient saw the first doctor for a new patient visit due to a left distal radius fracture. The doctor then referred her to a board certified specialist located at the same factility. The specialist saw the patient, and it was then determined the patient needed to have surgery.
Both doctors want to bill 99203 since it was a new patient visit, but can the same code be billed on the same day since they are two different doctors? Shouldn't the specialist bill with a new patient consultation code since the patient was referred to this doctor for his opinion/advice on the siutation?
Any suggestions?